Contract Type: Fixed term until 31st March 2027
The Career Development Facilitator is a designated site‑based role within the Single Corporate Service, providing support across both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. While primarily based on the Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, the post holder will operate as part of the wider Corporate Service team, contributing to the delivery of a consistent, high‑quality service across both organisations.
The post holder will work as part of the Single Corporate Service, providing a careers and workforce development service across both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, while primarily based on the Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and deliver careers and workforce development activities, including career coaching, career clinics, work experience, and careers events, promoting NHS careers across both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
- Coordinate work experience provision, acting as the main point of contact for all stakeholders and supporting the delivery of a consistent and well‑organised programme.
- Coordinate the day‑to‑day delivery of the work experience programme, ensuring placements are effectively organised, compliant with Trust policies, and supported by appropriate induction processes.
- Coordinate the collection, collation, analysis, and timely submission of Talent for Care data and reports, ensuring accurate record‑keeping and compliance with national and organisational requirements across both Trusts.
- Provide information, advice, and guidance (CIAG) to staff, managers, and external stakeholders on careers, development opportunities, and work experience processes.
- Plan and coordinate careers events and engagement activities, working with internal teams and external partners to promote NHS career opportunities and support workforce growth.
Additional Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate records and databases relating to careers activity, work experience, and engagement programmes, producing reports and supporting evaluation of service impact.
- Use judgement and initiative to determine appropriate approaches to engagement, communication, and delivery of careers activities to meet the needs of different audiences.
- Work collaboratively with local and regional stakeholders, including education providers and community organisations, to support the development of career pathways and opportunities.
- Support the development and improvement of careers and work experience processes, using feedback and data to enhance quality and effectiveness.
- Contribute to the creation of materials and resources to support careers engagement, events, and workforce development initiatives.
- Ensure all activities are delivered in line with Trust policies, procedures, and equality and diversity requirements.
- Act as a point of contact for careers and work experience enquiries, prioritising workload effectively and responding to a range of internal and external requests.
- Represent the Trust at events and meetings, acting as an ambassador and promoting NHS careers and values.
About us
Working as a partnership, both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities, underpinned by a set of strategic aims.
The single corporate service is delivered across both organisations. You may be based at either IWT or PHU and individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites. For leaders managing staff across multi‑site locations, you will need to be visible and provide in‑person leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to offer our staff benefits such as an on‑site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut, an on‑site Wellness Centre with gym and swimming pool, and support through staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality, and DisAbility. We also host award ceremonies to recognise achievements.
We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans' status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.
Qualifications
- Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience demonstrating relevant knowledge and skills.
- Evidence of recent Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Skills and Knowledge
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and web‑based systems.
- Understanding of the importance of confidentiality, data protection, and information governance.
- Awareness of equality, diversity, and inclusion principles.
- Awareness of general careers development or learning and development principles.
- Knowledge of NHS workforce initiatives such as Talent for Care or similar frameworks.
- Understanding of career pathways, employability support, or work experience processes.
Experience
- Experience of working in a role involving coordination, administration, or delivery of services, programmes, or events.
- Experience of producing reports, maintaining records, and delivering presentations.
- Experience of engaging with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience of working in a customer‑focused or service delivery environment.
- Experience in careers guidance, work experience coordination, education, training, or workforce development settings.
- Experience of organising events or engagement activities.
£32,073 to £39,043 a year (actual salary per annum). Salary range £19,243 - £23,425.
